Jerry Costello (Illinois)
2020 - Present
2027
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Jerry Costello is the Illinois Director of Agriculture. Costello assumed office on March 2, 2020. Costello's current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Costello (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 116. Costello won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
He was appointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) on February 28, 2020, and took office on March 2, 2020.[1] Pritzker reappointed Costello on January 23, 2023.[2]
Costello is a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 116 from 2012 to 2019. He resigned in May 2019 to direct law enforcement at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.[3]
Biography
Costello graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. His professional experience includes working as a police officer and Senior Vice President of Huntleigh Securities Cop. He served as a paratrooper in the United States Army.[4]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture & Conservation, Chair |
| • Appropriations-Public Safety |
| • Environment |
| • Police & First Responders, Vice chair |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture & Conservation, Chair |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Substance Abuse |
| • Tourism & Conventions |
| • Veterans' Affairs, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture & Conservation, Vice chair |
| • International Trade & Commerce |
| • Tourism & Conventions |
| • Veterans' Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 116
Incumbent Jerry Costello defeated David Friess in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 116 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jerry Costello (D) | 53.5 | 22,429 | |
| David Friess (R) | 46.5 | 19,480 | ||
| Total votes: 41,909 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 116
Incumbent Jerry Costello advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 116 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jerry Costello | 100.0 | 5,091 | |
| Total votes: 5,091 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 116
David Friess advanced from the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 116 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Friess | 100.0 | 5,362 | |
| Total votes: 5,362 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[5]
Incumbent Jerry Costello Jr. ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 116 general election.[6][7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 116 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Jerry Costello Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Jerry Costello Jr. ran unopposed in the Illinois House of Representatives District 116 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 116 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jerry Costello Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Illinois House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 18, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2013. Incumbent Jerry Costello Jr. ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]
2012
Costello won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 116. Costello was unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Julie Bigham Eggers (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[13][14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jerry Costello Incumbent |
62.3% | 29,914 | |
| Republican | Julie Bigham Eggers | 37.7% | 18,075 | |
| Total Votes | 47,989 | |||
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2019
In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Personal
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Costello and his wife, Lori, have three children.[4]
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See also
- Illinois House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Illinois State Legislature
- Illinois state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Journal Republican, "Former state rep is new state ag director," March 3, 2020
- ↑ Illinois, "Gov. Pritzker Announces Key Appointments," January 23, 2023
- ↑ The Southern Illinoisan, "Costello leaves House seat to take up post with IDNR; replacement not named yet," May 7, 2019
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Costello," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Board of Elections, "General Primary Election Official Canvass," April 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
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Illinois Director of Agriculture 2020-Present |
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Illinois House of Representatives District 116 2011-2019 |
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